University of Toronto at Scarborough 2003/2004 Calendar
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Languages

• ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES
• LGGA11H3 Introduction to Canadian Culture and Society: A Course for Non-Native Speakers of English
• LGGA17H3 Current Approaches to the Academic Writing Process I: A Course for Non-Native Speakers of English
• LGGA18H3 Current Approaches to the Academic Writing Process II: A Course for Non-Native Speakers of English
• LGGA19H3 Writing Practicum: A Course for Non-Native Speakers of English
• LGGA21H3 Introductory French I
• LGGA22H3 Introductory French II
• LGGA30H3 Introductory Spanish I
• LGGA31H3 Introductory Spanish II
• LGGA98H3 Language, Power, and Critical Thinking
• LGGA99H3 Linguistic Concepts for Effective Writing
• LGGB01H3 Modern Standard Chinese I
• LGGB02H3 Modern Standard Chinese II
• LGGB23H3 Intermediate French I
• LGGB24H3 Intermediate French II
• LGGB32H3 Intermediate Spanish I
• LGGB33H3 Intermediate Spanish II
• LGGC30H3 Advanced Spanish I
• LGGC31H3 Advanced Spanish II
• LGGC32H3 Business Spanish
• LGGC33H3 Spanish Practical Translation

The courses listed under the rubric LGG include language courses in French, Spanish and Mandarin Chinese; courses in English for Academic Purposes intended for students whose first language is not English; and a course on Linguistic Concepts for Effective Writing.

Registration in all language courses (all courses with the prefix LGG and language practice and conversation courses with the prefix FRE) is subject to the approval of the instructor. Students will be assessed, in a manner to be determined by the instructor, at the beginning of the course. Students whose level of proficiency in the language is deemed inappropriate for the level of the course will be excluded from the course.

For further information about these courses, please consult the Discipline Representative.

ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES

LGGA11H3 Introduction to Canadian Culture and Society: A Course for Non-Native Speakers of English

Evaluation is based on team oral presentations, research papers, and participation in class discussion.
Exclusions: (HUMA11Y), (LGGA11Y)

LGGA17H3 Current Approaches to the Academic Writing Process I: A Course for Non-Native Speakers of English

Designed especially for learners of English as a second language, this course highlights the importance of relevant content, coherence, and standard documentation in academic writing.
Exclusions: LGGA99H, (HUMA10Y), (LGGA10Y)
Corequisite: LGGA19H.

LGGA18H3 Current Approaches to the Academic Writing Process II: A Course for Non-Native Speakers of English

This course focuses on research-based writing skills and critical thinking.
Exclusions: LGGA99H, (HUMA10Y), (LGGA10Y)
Prerequisite: LGGA17H or permission of the EAP co-ordinator

LGGA19H3 Writing Practicum: A Course for Non-Native Speakers of English

LGGA21H3 Introductory French I

This intensive, practical course is designed for those who have no previous training in French.
Limited enrolment: 40 per section
Exclusions: FSL100H or equivalent; Grade 9 French or above (you may be asked to provide high school academic records to confirm your status). Not open to native or fluent speakers of French.

LGGA22H3 Introductory French II

This course is designed for students who have some knowledge of French, but have not completed Grade 11 French or equivalent. It continues the basic, comprehensive training in both written and oral French begun in LGGA21H.
Limited enrolment: 40 per section
Exclusions: Grade 11 French or above; FSL102H or equivalent; not open to native speakers or fluent speakers of French.
Prerequisite: LGGA21H or some French studies in secondary school or equivalent.

LGGA30H3 Introductory Spanish I

The course develops listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills through a variety of oral and written exercises enhanced by audio-visual and computer-based materials. For students fulfilling a language requirement and those with a general interest in Spanish.
Exclusions: Grade 12 Spanish, OAC Spanish, SPA100, (SPA103), (SPAA01Y), (LGGA31Y)

LGGA31H3 Introductory Spanish II

LGGA98H3 Language, Power, and Critical Thinking

Students will analyze academic, political, male/female, cross-cultural, and journalistic discourse in order to learn how language is used to establish power relations, to express ideology, and to accomplish a variety of other goals in everyday life.
Exclusions: (HUMA12H), (LGGA12H)

LGGA99H3 Linguistic Concepts for Effective Writing

This course presents aspects of descriptive linguistics and provides writing practice and feedback for native and non-native speakers of English.
Exclusions: LGGA17H, LGGA18H, LGGA19H, (LGGA10Y), (HUMA10Y), (HUMA09H) (ENGA12H), ENG100, INI203, INI204, TRN190. This course cannot be used to satisfy the requirements of the minor or major programs in linguistics, nor the specialist program in psycholinguistics, nor may it be used as part of the linguistics component of the major or specialist programs in cognitive science.

LGGB01H3 Modern Standard Chinese I

Intended for students who speak a Chinese dialect other than Mandarin and have a good knowledge of written Chinese, this course emphasizes Pinyin romanization, reading aloud, discussion, essay writing, and conversion from the complex form of Chinese characters to the simple form.
Exclusions: (HUMB01Y), EAS290Y, LGGB01Y. Students may be excluded from the course if the instructor deems their proficiency in Mandarin to be inappropriate for the level of the course.

LGGB02H3 Modern Standard Chinese II

LGGB23H3 Intermediate French I

LGGB24H3 Intermediate French II

LGGB32H3 Intermediate Spanish I

LGGB33H3 Intermediate Spanish II

LGGC30H3 Advanced Spanish I

Detailed examination of the subtleties of Spanish grammar through intensive practice in translation from and into Spanish, composition, and conversation.
Exclusions: (LGGC31Y), SPA320, (SPAC01Y)
Prerequisites: LGGB33H or (SPAB01) or (SPAB03)

LGGC31H3 Advanced Spanish II

LGGC32H3 Business Spanish

The course is designed primarily for students in the Management/Language Program but is open to others. Translation, correspondence, and individual and group oral presentations. The aim is to develop facility in the vocabulary and structures of this specialized use of the Spanish language.
Exclusion: (SPAC02H)
Pre- or Corequisite: LGGC31H or (SPAC01Y)

LGGC33H3 Spanish Practical Translation

Translation of texts from advertising, commerce, entertainment, law medicine, politics, science and technology, and sport will broaden students' vocabulary and develop proficiency in handling non-literary modes of expression. Evaluation is based on weekly assignments, active participation in class discussion, and an examination.
Exclusions: SPA423Y, (SPAB03H)
Pre- or Corequisites: LGGC31H or (SPAC01Y)